Laos is geographically isolated and mountainous, bounded by the Annamite Range in the east, forming a traditional political and cultural boundary with Vietnam (a more Chinese influenced Sinitic culture).The history of Laos is unique with a national character defined by its diversity in both culture and customs. Why Laos is unique? Laos: a landlocked country […]

Beginning in the 1930s, France began to exploit the region for its natural resources and to economically diversify the colony. Cochinchina, Annam and Tonkin (encompassing modern-day Vietnam) became a source of tea, rice, coffee, pepper, coal, zinc and tin, while Cambodia became a centre for rice and pepper crops. Why did the French go to […]

As in many tropical areas around the world, Borneo’s rainforests are being cut and degraded for timber, palm oil, pulp, rubber and minerals. The increase in these activities is being matched by a growth in illegal wildlife trade, as cleared forests provide easy access to more remote areas. Who is responsible for deforestation in Borneo? […]

Both Nippon and Nihon literally mean “the sun’s origin”, that is, where the sun originates, and are often translated as the Land of the Rising Sun. This nomenclature comes from Imperial correspondence with the Chinese Sui Dynasty and refers to Japan’s eastern position relative to China. Why is Japan called the Land of the Rising […]

6.20%. Thailand poverty rate for 2019 was 6.20%, a 2.2% decline from 2018. Thailand poverty rate for 2018 was 8.40%, a 0.8% increase from 2017. Thailand poverty rate for 2017 was 7.60%, a 0.6% decline from 2016. What is the poverty rate in Thailand 2020? 8.8%Thailand’s poverty ratio is expected to increase to 8.8% in […]

People in Sri Lanka are very friendly and helpful. They will always smile at you, on the street, in the shops, in the tuk-tuks and buses too.Sri Lankans always say hello to each other with a smile and a head wobble. They are very laid back and will invite you to visit their home soon […]

Tunku Abdul Rahman Yang Teramat Mulia Tunku Abdul Rahman DMN DK (Kedah) DK (Johor) DK (Kelantan) DK (Perlis) DK (Selangor) DK (Terengganu) DUK DUNM SPMS DK (Brunei) SPMB AC CH Died 6 December 1990 (aged 87) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Resting place Kedah Royal Mausoleum Citizenship Malaysian WHO declared the independence of Malaysia? Minister Tunku Abdul […]

about 40 minutes. Lunch time starts at twelve thirty and lasts for about 40 minutes. At public schools, where school meals are provided, the students are responsible for carrying the meals to their classroom – where they eat – and serving portions, and for cleaning up afterwards. How long is lunch break in Japan? 12:00am […]

Childcare expenses in Japan. Figures on bringing up a child in Tokyo from giving birth to graduating from college averages from about 29 million yen to over 60 million yen. Within that total, living expenses could reach as high as 16.4 million yen. How much does it cost to have a child in Japan? The […]

Popular for their impeccable quality of education and rated one of the finest places to live today, the UK offers a significant number of popular scholarships for Nepalese students, alongside an enriching study experience. How much Nepali students earn UK? As an international student from Nepal, you tend to work to support your studies unless […]

Are you overpaying your bank? Conversion rates US Dollar / Nepalese Rupee 1000 USD 119855.00000 NPR 2000 USD 239710.00000 NPR 5000 USD 599275.00000 NPR 10000 USD 1198550.00000 NPR How much is $1 US in Nepal? Nepal Rastra Bank नेपाल राष्ट्र बैंक Currency Unit Sell usd (U.S. Dollar) 1 120.56 eur (European Euro) 1 136.98 gbp […]

Bhutan is the first country in the world with specific constitutional obligations on its people to protect the environment.Bhutan is the only nation in the world where the sale of tobacco is banned. 4. At 24,840 feet, Gangkhar Puensum is the highest point in Bhutan—and the highest unclimbed mountain in the world. What is Bhutan […]